This is an open book quiz – Refer to the PowerPoint presentation if required

Complete all the questions and click on "Submit" at the end.

Questions 1-8: True/False questions

Questions 9-14: Mark the one correct answer

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1. A guard may be adjusted while the machine is running.

TRUEFALSE

2. Self adjusting guards provide a barrier that moves according to the size of the stock/material.

TRUEFALSE

3. As long as guards remain in place, operators do not require training on machine guarding.

TRUEFALSE

4. It is acceptable to remove the guard on a paper cutter when in use?

TRUEFALSE

5. Fixed guards provide better protection than adjustable guards.

TRUEFALSE

6. When the periphery of a fan blade is at a height of 6 foot above the floor, the blades must be guarded.

TRUEFALSE

7. Lockout / Tagout (control of hazardous energy) is not required if maintenance takes less than 5 minutes.

TRUEFALSE

8. It is known that certain types of personal protective equipment (PPE) can be hazardous when working with machinery (i.e. gloves). Therefore all types of PPE should be prohibited when working with machinery.

TRUEFALSE

9. Compressed air can occasionally be used for cleaning machinery. The pressure must be reduced to less than:

3 PSI10 PSI30 PSI100 PSI

10. What is the main advantage of a fixed guard?

The operator does not need to inspect the guard.A permanent part of the machine that cannot be easily defeated.They still provide adequate protection when defective or damaged.

11. A guard that is in your way while you operate a machine indicates that:

The machine doesn’t require a guard.The guard should be bypassed so the machine will operate properly.You are not operating the machine in a proper manner.

12. Work rests on abrasive wheel machinery must be adjusted allowing a maximum opening of:

1/16 inch1/8 inch1/4 inch1/2 inch

13. Under “methods of safeguarding”, a hierarchy of preferred safeguarding techniques places which method above all others:

Guard the hazard.Use warning signs.Eliminate the hazard.Use safe working practices.

14. Which responsibility is NOT required by employees; instead the supervisors maintain this responsibility?